Radium Girls

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Theatre (drama)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
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  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are required to have a complimentary ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure and luminous watches the latest rage – until the girls that painted them began to fall desperately ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer as she fights against corporate power to uncover the truth of her condition in court. King’s Company (Ugly Youth: ***** BroadwayBaby.com, 2019) return to the Fringe to present this thrilling and powerful piece of ensemble theatre suitable for all.

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  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Through wheelchair access entrance, and up through first lift audience will come to, and along corridor. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people)

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

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Sean Davis 29 days ago

Radium Girls (*****)
In the late 1920s, young women who had been painting watches with radium began to contract cancer at an inordinate rate, but their employer asserted that they had proof that it wasn’t due to the radium. With one worker and the president leading this large cast, this show maintains the legal and medical tension throughout the year of their struggle. The show does a remarkable job of presenting the facts both from her medical treatments, and the university research in a clear and riveting fashion.


This is the 7th most enjoyable of the 80 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see more than 150 this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/

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Melissa W 31 days ago

Absolutely fantastic show, really moving, enjoyed every minute!

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Kirsty R 31 days ago

This was excellent. Great young cast. Clever set design. And a true story. Go if you can get a ticket. 5/5

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Ann 32 days ago

Fabulous show! Amazing cast and such a clever use of set and LED lights.

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David Thomson 32 days ago

This cast of talented and committed young actors does not shy away from telling the true and difficult story of the Radium Girls. Their performances are full of depth, complexity and emotion and serve as a reminder to challenge systems that put shareholders and profits over the welfare and rights of employees.
It is most definitely worth 55mins of your
time.

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Jenny 33 days ago

An important true story, well told by a youth theatre group.

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Michael Senior 33 days ago

This enthusiastic young company conjure up a tremendous brooding atmosphere in this fast-moving period tragedy. One of the best shows I've seen at the Fringe this week -- very stylish, moodily lit and tightly directed. A highlight!

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Sally Beeton 35 days ago

Talented young company superbly acting out a heartbreaking true story of which belies their age. It’s a thought provoking and moving play that is cleverly directed to make maximum use of the stage and cast. Compelling and highly recommended.

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Lucy Holland 35 days ago

A gripping and emotional drama, tightly directed, and convincingly portrayed by a strong young ensemble cast. The story of the Radium Girls and their fight for justice in the face of obstruction and gaslighting from their employer, the US Radium Corporation, is one of courage and determination versus corporate interests.

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The British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 30 days ago

This tight, well performed piece shocks and holds the audience’s attention.

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